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A blackberry fruit wine making kit box with fresh blackberries on a wooden table
Fruit Wine Kit

Blackberry Fruit Wine Kit

The 'I made this' wine that gets the loudest reaction.

Todd-approved

≈ $75–$85price range

Fruit wines aren't 'real wine' to grape purists. They're also the bottle people remember. Blackberry kits ferment to a deep, slightly sweet, food-friendly wine that pairs absurdly well with chocolate desserts.

Todd makes one a year mostly for the holiday gift table.

Where to buy

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Buy on AmazonPrimary pick$75MoreWine$85Northern Brewer$80

Why we like it

Different from anything in your cellar. Easy to bottle. Always gets asked about.

Who it's for

Anyone tired of red-vs-white debates. Also: gift-givers.

What's in the box

  • Yields ~30 bottles
  • Approx. 4–6 weeks
  • Style: Off-dry, fruit-forward
  • Includes fruit puree, yeast, additives

Goes well with

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